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Improving Sleep Performance For You and Your Family with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell

Improving Sleep Performance For You and Your Family with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell

On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, physician and certified sleep specialist, to discuss the importance of sleep training from infancy to adulthood. Dr. Holliday-Bell explains how building consistent sleep habits supports long-term health by reducing risks like cardiovascular disease, anxiety, and depression, while also improving daily energy, focus, and creativity. Dr. Holliday-Bell shares her insights from her own experience sleep training her infant and breaks down the variety of methods parents can use to help their children sleep through the night. Emily and Dr. Holliday-Bell discuss the need for setting solid sleep routines for your toddler, teen, and evolving with these habits as your children grow up. Ultimately, Dr. Holliday-Bell reveals the key to supporting your child’s sleep is supporting your own.

(00:54) Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell’s Background and Intro

(03:18) WHOOP Rapid Fire Q’s

(04:03) Importance of Regulating Your Own Sleep to Help Your Child

(05:42) How You Sleep As A Child Impacts Your Sleep As An Adult

(06:31) Skills & Behaviors You Need For Your Child’s Sleep Routine

(09:36) The Three Habits To Try Before Seeking Help From Your Pediatrician

(10:30) Life Through Sleep Stages: Newborn, Infancy, and Adulthood

(15:52) How To Sleep Train Your Toddler

(17:22) Importance of Whole Family Sleep Hygiene

(20:30) Common Misconceptions About Sleep and Sleep Training

(30:50) What To Look For In A Sleep Specialist

(33:50) Sleep For Teens: How To Ensure Your Teen Is Sleeping Effectively

(36:58) Sleep Patterns and Puberty: How Parents Can Help?

(42:40) How To Reduce Sleep Deprivation

(47:55) Wearables and Sleep Tracking for Parents & Kids

(49:15) Dr. Holliday-Bell’s Message For Kids, Teens, & Parents

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How 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman is Redefining Recovery and Resilience

How 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman is Redefining Recovery and Resilience

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO, Will Ahmed, sits down with 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, Aly Raisman to discuss the ins and outs of Aly’s gymnastics career. Aly opens up about her experience training, the intense pressures of elite competition, and how it took a toll on her body. Through her experience with burnout and anxiety, Aly shares the lessons she’s learned about recovery, self-care and taking care of her body and mind. Will and Aly go through Aly’s top WHOOP journal behaviors that help her feel recovered, such as gardening, learning, and time spent with loved ones.

This episode offers inspiring insight on resilience, balance, and the importance of listening to your body to support your overall health.

Show Notes:

(00:54) Aly Raisman on Growing Up in Boston

(02:10) Aly’s Introduction to Gymnastics

(03:14) Choosing Gymnastics At A Young Age: Training and Technique

(05:23) Drive As The Fuel For Greatness

(07:29) Building A Support System & Navigating Perfectionism

(11:20) Self-Motivation & Pushing Yourself To Be The Best

(14:28) Healthy vs Unhealthy Aspects of Being an Olympic Athlete

(20:31) Recovery in Olympic-Level Sport

(27:12) Nutrition and Body Image in Elite Gymnastics

(34:47) How Aly is Redefining Recovery

(42:57) Mental Health Advocacy & Awareness

(47:41) Aly’s Toolkit To Protecting Mental Health

(50:18) Finding Purpose and Fulfillment

(56:42) Sleep Metrics and Habits to Help Recover

(01:01:29) How Aly Uses WHOOP: The Mental & Physical Health Benefits

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WHOOP Advanced Labs: Using Data To Take Control of Your Health with Dr. Dan Henderson

WHOOP Advanced Labs: Using Data To Take Control of Your Health with Dr. Dan Henderson

On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, Emily Capodilupo, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, sits down with Dr. Dan Henderson, Primary Care Physician and WHOOP Medical Advisory Board Member, to dive deep into the development and impact of WHOOP Advanced Labs.

Emily and Dr. Henderson break down the WHOOP Advanced Labs blood testing panel and how it integrates into your WHOOP data and insights. WHOOP Advanced Labs gives you a more complete picture of your health and this episode dives deeper into the influences of biomarkers like lipoprotein(a), Vitamin D, insulin resistance, and more.

Dr. Henderson shares his perspective as a primary care physician on why regular blood testing is important for everyone – not just those experiencing symptoms. Learn how your biomarkers can help optimize your energy, recovery, and longevity to aid symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and weight fluctuations.

(00:39) Meet Dr. Dan Henderson, WHOOP Medical Advisory Board Member

(01:02) WHOOP Advanced Labs & The Opportunity in Healthcare

(08:38) Why Is Bloodwork Important?: Understanding Your Biomarkers

(11:31) Vitamin D: Health Benefits and The Prominence of Deficiency

(15:13) Normalizing Fatigue and What It Actually Means For Your Health

(21:18) Insulin Resistance: What You Need To Know

(25:28) Interpreting Results & Finding Solutions to Symptoms

(32:10) Setting New Standards: Why Regular Bloodwork Is Essential

(36:50) What is Lipoprotein(a) & What Does It Measure?

(39:16) Life Changing Aspects of WHOOP Advanced Labs

(42:52) Reaching A Larger Number of Patients with Technological Advancements

(48:29) Key Takeaways For The Audience

(50:05) Using WHOOP Labs to Advocate For Care

(54:12) Top 5 Symptoms That Can Be Understood with WHOOP Advanced Labs

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Training and Recovering As An Elite Runner with Olympian Colleen Quigley

Training and Recovering As An Elite Runner with Olympian Colleen Quigley

On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Team USA Track Star, Colleen Quigley, to discuss training as an Olympian, recovery, and building a healthy athlete culture. Colleen shares her experience as a NCAA Division 1 athlete at Florida State to becoming an Olympian in the steeplechase and professional Triathlete before ultimately rediscovering her passion for middle-distance running. After years in the sport, Colleen opens up about launching her professional track team, Team Meridia, empowering athletes to take control of their careers, build their personal brand, and foster authentic partnerships. Dr. Holmes and Colleen walk through the science of a proper recovery routine and its importance in preventing burnout and injury. Dr. Holmes unveils Colleen’s impressive WHOOP Age and how Colleen uses WHOOP as a crucial tool for her longevity as an athlete.

(00:38) Colleen Quigley: Track Star & Steeple-Chase Specialist

(03:43) Colleen’s Aspirations In Sport

(06:59) Injuries & Overtraining: The Culture of Track & Field

(08:20) Building a Brand: Partnerships, Personal Story, and Team Dynamics

(11:58) Creating a Team: Introducing Team Meridia

(19:57) Colleen’s Upcoming Training Goals

(27:17) WHOOP & Tech in Mitigating Overtraining

(34:14) Cycle Tracking While Training: Why It's Important For Women’s Health

(40:28) Colleen’s WHOOP Age & Longevity Insights

(42:31) Longevity As An Athlete: Important Role of Strength Training

(46:21) Colleen on Recovery: Maintaining A Calm Nervous System

(53:10) Health Benefits of Being Present & In The Moment

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How To Manage Anxiety with Dr. Martha Beck

How To Manage Anxiety with Dr. Martha Beck

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Dr. Martha Beck, world-renowned sociologist, bestselling author, and life coach, to explore what it means to live in alignment with your true self.

Dr. Beck shares what her journey from academia at Harvard to becoming one of the world’s most sought-after life coaches taught her about life's purpose. Together, Dr. Beck and Dr. Holmes discuss how living out of alignment can lead to physical and emotional distress, why the body often knows the truth before the mind, and how reconnecting with your inner self can restore clarity and fulfillment.

Dr. Beck’s wisdom will leave you rethinking success, redefining happiness, and inspired to create a life that feels truly your own.

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(00:48) Dr. Martha Beck: Background in Sociology and the Meaning of Life

(03:03) Dr. Beck’s Pivot from Sociologist to Life Coach

(05:19) The Need to Drop Illusions: How To Overcome Limitations

(08:26) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Questions

(09:24) The Physiology of Integrity: Accessing Your True Self

(16:06) Signs That You Are Ignoring Your True Self

(20:03) How The Loss of Integrity Fuels Addiction

(23:37) How to Find Your Life Purpose

(25:49) Where To Start: Find Your Truth and Live Your Best Life

(33:58) High Achievers: How To Set Healthy Goals

(36:37) Raising Future Generations To Be In Line with Their Passions

(38:41) The Decision Matrix: Making Decisions That Align With Your True-Self

(41:42) Gaining Control of Your Fears and Anxiety

(45:47) Importance of Solitude and Self-Awareness in Finding Your Truth

(49:13) Finding Solitude in a Technologically Connected World

(58:16) Understanding Data and Your Body’s Signals For Your Mental Health

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WHOOP Medical Advisory Board Panel: Understand Your Health Data With WHOOP Advanced Labs

WHOOP Medical Advisory Board Panel: Understand Your Health Data With WHOOP Advanced Labs

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This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with two members of the WHOOP Medical Advisory Board and experts on longevity and functional medicine, Dr. Robin Berzin and Dr. Dan Henderson. Dr. Holmes, Dr. Berzin, and Dr. Henderson discuss how the new WHOOP Advanced Labs feature can be a game changer for the future of personalized medicine. The panel unpacks what longevity really means and how to maximize healthspan. Dr. Berzin uses her experience in functional medicine to outline root-cause illness, while Dr. Henderson offers insight on data-driven prevention, lab testing and how behavior change impacts your overall health. The panel dives into the empowerment members will gain from biometric tracking in providing the tools for data collection, self-understanding, and implementing habits to proactively control their health.

From insulin sensitivity and metabolic health to inflammation, hormones, and the power building muscle mass, this episode explores the biomarkers that matter most for long-term vitality.

(00:00) Introductions: The WHOOP Medical Advisory Board Panel

(00:55) What Does “Longevity” Really Mean?

(03:00) Biomarkers: The 65 Important Metrics Measured with Advanced Labs

(04:42) Understanding The Biomarkers That Matter Most

(11:34) Insulin and Glucose: Mastering Your Metabolism

(15:28) Women's Health and Hormones: What Biomarkers Matter?

(23:26) Behavior Change and Motivation: How To Implement Lifestyle Changes

(31:54) What Is Root Cause Medicine?

(34:23) Benefits of Functional Medicine

(36:17) Looking At Your Body as An Ecosystem

(37:12) Navigating Challenges in the Healthcare System

(38:32) Empowering Self-Experimentation

(40:32) The Future of Preventative Medicine

(42:51) Building Muscle For Longevity

(47:20) The Role of Wearables in Understanding Your Health

(56:05) The Importance of Sleep and Exercise For Longevity

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Introducing WHOOP Advanced Labs: Bloodwork, Biometrics, and AI Coaching

Introducing WHOOP Advanced Labs: Bloodwork, Biometrics, and AI Coaching

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In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, Founder and CEO, Will Ahmed, and Chief Product Officer, Ed Baker introduce WHOOP Advanced Labs — an all new feature that integrates 65 blood biomarkers with WHOOP data to deliver personalized coaching, clinician-reviewed reports, and actionable health insights. Learn exclusive insight about how WHOOP Advanced Labs empowers members to take control of their health, encourage lifestyle changes, and move closer to our mission at WHOOP to add 1 billion healthy years to people’s lives.

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(00:00) Introduction to WHOOP Advanced Labs

(02:51) Biomarkers, Bloodwork, & WHOOP Data

(04:03) Uploading Past Bloodwork: How It Works

(07:54) WHOOP Advanced Labs Subscription with Quest Diagnostics

(12:03) Analyzing the 65 Key Biomarkers with WHOOP

(13:34) Healthspan: Applying Advanced Labs Data to Weekly Habits

(14:36) Bloodwork and Biomarkers as a Baseline For Sleep, Recovery, and Health

(15:43) Data Made Simple

(17:13) The Bigger Picture: The Future of WHOOP Advanced Labs

(18:45) Privacy Assurance & Protecting User Data

(19:30) Impact of Advanced Labs on Daily Habits

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Changing Your Life Through Meditation, Growth, and Connection with Rich Roll

Changing Your Life Through Meditation, Growth, and Connection with Rich Roll

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with ultra endurance athlete, best-selling author, and renowned podcast host, Rich Roll, who opens up about the path that led him to become one of the most influential voices in health and wellness today. From addiction struggles and to the practices of meditation and non-dualism, Rich shares his wisdom on living with purpose.

Rich and Will explore Rich’s approaches to interviewing, the motivation for growth, and ways to find opportunities for transformation. Rich dives into the deeper questions—what fulfillment, happiness, and balance really mean, and how we can all take an honest inventory of our lives to prioritize what matters most?

The episode looks ahead at the future of innovation, with Will and Rich offering their thoughts on the future of technology in health and wellness. Rich combines the importance of staying grounded, while leveraging the incredible tools technology has to offer.

(00:42) Rich Roll on Interviewing and Inspiration Behind His Podcast

(07:02) Rich’s Background And Drive For His Career

(08:29) Addiction Recovery and Lessons from 12-Step

(12:25) Rich's Guide to Meditation: Active Meditation, Non-dualism, and Perception

(23:28) Consciousness in Meditation: Aligning With Your True Self

(31:12) Living In Extremes: Knowing Where To Grow

(35:12) The Growth Curve: What Motivates Growth?

(39:14) Interpreting and Defining Fulfilment, Happiness, and Purpose

(44:31) What is Balance?: Taking Inventory of Your Life and Prioritization

(52:21) The Future of Technology in Health and Wellness

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How to Support Fertility with Dr. Natalie Crawford

How to Support Fertility with Dr. Natalie Crawford

On today’s episode, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo, sits down with Dr. Natalie Crawford, OB-GYN and leading voice in fertility education, to unpack the science behind fertility, the menstrual cycle, contraception, and long-term health.

Together, Emily and Dr. Crawford explore why fertility is more than just about having kids—it’s a vital sign for overall wellbeing. Dr. Crawford breaks down how hormonal birth control works, the misconceptions it often carries, and why advocating for yourself in the doctor’s office is so important. Emily and Dr. Crawford dive into endometriosis, PCOS, and other common, but often overlooked, hormonal conditions that impact fertility.

Whether you’re actively thinking about family planning or simply want to better understand your body, this episode is full of empowering insights to help you take control of your hormonal health.

(00:45) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Q’s

(01:46) When Does Fertility Matter?

(03:56) Birth Control, Understanding Your Cycle, and Impact on Fertility

(06:23) How Does Hormonal Birth Control Actually Work?

(12:58) Advocating For Your Health: How To Talk To Your Doctor

(19:26) Birth Control and Hormonal Health

(24:19) Preventative Fertility Care: How Women Can Better Understand Their Body

(39:41) Cycle Tracking: Hormonal Health Indicators To Look For

(45:42) Endometriosis and Infertility Signs and Symptoms

(59:11) Irregular Cycles and PCOS: The Rotterdam Criteria

(01:05:02) Symptoms of PCOS and What To Look For

(01:09:54) Lifestyle Changes To Aid Hormonal Health

(01:12:55) Importance of Exercise and Movement

(01:16:31) Your Fertility Isn’t Just Luck: What Needs To Change In Fertility Treatments

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Bio of WHOOP Podcast

The WHOOP Podcast is a show dedicated to unlocking human performance. Hosted by Will Ahmed, the Founder, and CEO of WHOOP, this podcast features conversations with top athletes, scientists, experts, and other influential individuals who share insights on what it takes to perform at the highest level and achieve peak performance.

Each episode delves into various aspects of human performance, including sleep, recovery, nutrition, training, lifestyle habits, and more. The podcast aims to provide listeners with valuable information, strategies, and techniques that can help them optimize their own performance and reach their full potential.

The podcast covers a wide range of topics, such as sleep quality and its impact on performance, effective training methods, optimal nutrition for athletes, and the importance of recovery and managing stress.

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